The Bowie Knife and James Black’s Craft
James Black, a Washington blacksmith, earned a formidable reputation for tempering and plating blades. He crafted Bowie knives for William Bowie, whose pattern led to the weapon’s name after he killed three men in a confrontation. Black guarded the Damascus secret behind the blade’s temper, refusing offers and evading discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Black
Dan W. Jones
Arkansas
Aaron Clark
J. N. Smithee
Little Rock
New Life
New Jersey
James
Philphia
Washington
Grea Black
Black
James Bowie
Bowle
Shem
Bowie
Alamo
Davy Crockett
Indianapolis Sentinel
Rarest of Pheasants the Great Argus Peculiar Bird
The great argus pheasant is described as the rarest and most peculiar wild bird in Sumatra Java and Borneo forests. Males reach seven feet in length and display enormous wing plumage with eye-like markings. They are shy and seldom fly, hunted mainly for wing feathers. Reeves pheasants from China are noted for six foot tails and hardy disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus
Sumatra
Javan
Smniler
Borneo
Largos
China
America
The Oyster's Position in Its Natural Side
A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses why oysters sleep and feed on their left side. A veteran oyster culturist from the Chesapeake bay explains the shell orientation, feeding mechanics, and how turning an oyster to the right side hinders feeding and can lead to death. The account emphasizes the left side as the natural and functional position for feeding and survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Chesapeake Bay
Choptank River
Sum
Philadelphia Record
Education and Success Personal chance progression
World’s Work argues an uneducated child has a 150000 to 1 chance of distinction as a actor in the progress of the age. A common school education raises this about fourfold. A high school education triples the gain, yielding eighty apprentices the chance of the meditated. A college admission increases the high school student’s odds ninefold, giving 219 times the common schoolboy and over eight hundred times the untrained.
Wages Debate In Bizarre Dialogue From Houston Post
A truncated oblique excerpt shows characters arguing over wages with a stern domelike figure, Johnnie tying a can to a dog’s tail, and questions of sin. The passage captures a rural or folksy vernacular tone from the Houston Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie
Teast and Society Tales Spark Scandal Gossip
A fragment from the Detroit Free Press recalls minor scandals and social faux pas. The dialogue hints at tensions with a visitor unfamiliar with high society as rumors surface and nerves fray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Detroit Free Press
Animals in China Treated Kindly by Natives
The article describes a Chinese habit of humane treatment toward animals, contrasting it with European views. It notes birds tethered to sticks and carried in wicker cages, a bird bazaar near gateways, and benevolent gentlemen buying sparrows to release them, signaling a cultural pattern of mercy despite confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Picks from Fiction: Quotes and Quirks from Authors
A collection from authors Mary MacLane Philip Payne Jane Welsh Car lisle Me Vickar Collins Max Adeler James Lane Allen highlighting wry observations on marriage, time, honesty, and human nature. The jokes and insights reveal Victorian and early 20th century sensibilities on deceit, domestic life, and gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacLane
Annabel Lee
Philip Payne
Fred Reynolds
Jane Welsh Carlyle
Vickar-Collins
Max Adeler
Happy Hollow
James Lane Allen
The Second Wife Noted in Humorous Medical Exchange
Mr Dennis struggles to describe his wife’s symptoms to a doctor in a comical exchange. The doctor presses for details about a coughing fit as the patient’s condition remains unclear and the patient guesses at the cause.
Another name for Miss Frorks in sudden proposal
Miss Frorks laments losing her umbrella and regains a laugh with Mr Dinsmore who suggests giving her a new name. The dialogue hints at a comic twist as Miss Frorks contemplates involving her father in a sudden change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dinsmore
Miss Frorks
Papa
Torpjes
West Jersey & Seashore Railroad Timetable October 1908
Schedule in effect October 6 1908 lists trains from May's Landing to Philadelphia and Atlantic City and back. Weekday and Sunday departures include 33 a.m. and 3 17 p.m. from May's Landing to Philadelphia. 7 15 a.m. and 4 22 p.m. Sundays. Atlantic City departures 6 31 a.m. and 4 34 p.m. Sundays 9 37 a.m. and 6 35 p.m. Additional Philadelphia May's Landing departures 7 33 a.m. 3 15 p.m. weekdays Sundays 3 00 a.m. and 5 00 p.m. Atlantic City May's Landing departures 8 33 8 p.m. and 2 35 p.m. weekdays Sundays 6 40 a.m. and 3 4 p.m. Contact agents for time tables and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Jersey & Seabhure Railroad
May’s Landing
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
May's Landing
W. W. Atterbury
J. RB. Woon
Pasa. Trafic M’g’r. Geo
W. Boyp
Agt
Her Sense of Humor in Cincinnati Tribune Exchange
A fragment from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune shows a light exchange about a wife’s humor and marriage. The dialogue indicates a playful remark about the speaker’s intention to marry and the response reflecting a blessed sense of humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Commercal Tribune
For Sale: Various Houses and Farms in Pleasantville NJ
Real estate offerings listed by I. F. Shaner include four room to thirty one room houses with land from two to six acres and fruit trees, priced from 1 000 to 5 001 dollars with easy terms or cash. Also farms with barns, wagon houses, pens, and 126 acres partly cleared, plus mortgage options and loans. Rotary Public notices contact Pleasantville New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortgyre
Shore Head
Wright Street
Beaumont Avenue
Record Breaking Shoe Sale At Atlantic City Store
I have purchased a high grade stock of fine shoes from Thomas Moore at 1707 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City New Jersey and will place the same on sale October 31 at prices never before so low I also offer stock of clothing and furnishing goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Moore
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City
N. J
Shoes sale prices on men women and children footwear
A print advertisement lists various shoes with discounted Moore's prices and our sale prices. Men receive extras in calf skins congress patent and wool lined models with discounts to about 1.39 to 1.93. Ladies and children shoes show reduced prices from 63 cents to 1.93 for several styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morre
Mooré
Moore
Special Offering on Parlor and Bedroom Furnishings
Bargain sale lists one 5 piece parlor combination worth 30.00 now 24.00 and a 5 piece set reduced to 19. Green Velvet Parlor Suite 5 pieces 26.00 now 20. Bedroom suites 3 pieces 12.00. Feathers geese live selection 7 or per pound. Double woven wire bed springs 1.50. Pure white cotton filled bed quilts 1.25.
Record-Breaking Clothing Sale Announces Deep Discounts
Men and boys suits and overcoats heavily reduced from eight to twelve dollars to as low as four to nine dollars. Nobby suits, failor-made lines, and extra long coats listed with prices from one fifty to six dollars for children. Pantaloon department highlighted for fit and style with complete Gent finishing goods. Save many dollars during this big sale.
Clothing and Shoes Offer Latest May's Landing Sale
The ad touts the largest clothing and shoes line in May's Landing with men youths suits from 8.00 to 312.00 and overcoats 35.00 to sian. It promises low prices and a Philadelphia rail fare incentive, claiming a better assortment and reasonable up to date styles for boys ages 3 to 16 from 1.00 to 3.00 and bay a overcoats 2.50 to 38.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
Philadelphia
Notary Public Office Listing in Atlantic City
Arthur W. W. Kelly, a notary public, based in Room 30 of the Law Building in Atlantic City New Jersey. The fragment indicates a professional credential and street location within the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. W. Kelly
Paw
Aloe Alan
Law Y Building
Atlantic City
Jersey
New Jersey
Philadelphia
United States
N. J
J.baskes A. Baake
Rooms View National Bank
N. 2
Key Harbor
Expensive Error Repeats on Transit Punch Mixup
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune item recalls a commuter who, frustrated by the conductor punching his meal ticket instead of his railroad ticket, questions the error as the train moves. The man notes this is the second such incident this week and jokes about getting glasses for himself or the conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Tobune
Fragmentary exchange on building a new use for Y
A garbled dialogue excerpt shows Helor and Nelles debating a project for camels and chickens, with a Philadelphia Ledger reference. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helor
Nelles
Philadelpha Ledger
Water Works Fountain Plays In Petoskey Wich Lyre
A fragment notes a fountain powered by water works in Petoskey, referenced by the Wich Lyre column. The line hints at civic features or local amusement but provides limited context.
Mendel's Fall Overcoats and Suits Sale Prices
Mendel's offers deep discounts on overcoats suits and pants for men and boys. Heavy and light overcoats drop to as low as 4.50 and 5.00 with marked savings from the original prices, plus reduced price hats caps and underwear. Everything cut in price with bargains meant to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B
Boys Pants Inc
King of Low Prices Advertises Red Star Stamps
M. Mendel at 1625 Atlantic Avenue promotes Atlantic TV and Red Star stamps with bold “King of Low Prices” messaging signaling a bargain retail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic Tv
N. J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ontire
London
Fordham
Witneses
Ferdham
Uncle Bbes
Rtar
Bash-Basouk
Paradise
Jia
John
Houston Post
Animals IN
Pennsylvania Railroad
The
United
I. F. Shaner
Pleasantville, N. J
Rotary Public
Fred. Wiikler
Jno
Chr
Mueller
FGG
Harbo City
W. H. Sithen
M’f.g. Woodbury
Edwards Floral Hall Co
South Carolina Avenue
Atlantic City, N. J
Mall
Jacob Dey
Mall & Dey
Sea
Market Street
Reading Terminal
Pladelphic
Wolen
Atlorney
Abbott
Bkrt
Coo Andler
Mektstone
Builetins
N. O
Yous
Wesuuti
Attorney-at-Lus Oice
Mensinz Lidits
Ave
Huompsun & Cola Counsellors
Obert H. Ingersoll
Osico
Prank Middleton
North Carolina
Atlantic Ny
Philadelphia Ave
Egg Hat- City
J. Tilton
Danuel B. Perry
Charcery
Circouit
AbBenr H. A Nbg
Uccessor
IMS & Darne Llansellor-At-Law
Real Estate and Law
N.J
North Georgia Avenue
Atlantevir
NW. J
G A. Bourgeois
al Boura
Chas. Englehardt, Prop
Arago Bt
Bag Harpor City
T. W. Moi
Ovla
IWR
Casi Grocery
Mays Landing
Crocker, Upins, Glas and Hartware
Godfrey
Sarlton Ondfrey
Jedfrey & Godfrey
at-La Peleiedes
Chanesry
A. Notaries Public
Bartiert Bulaing
North Carolina and
Atlantic Avenues
Atilantic City
Dciohnson
C. B
Saulsbury
Main St
H.c. James
Louis Lott
Bmain Aires Mayeays Landing
New
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic City, N. Je
A, Hirsch
Egg Harbor Hotel
Peter Goebbel
Blayellats
Charles Kopf
Philadelphia Avenue
County Road
Kar Harbor City
Alfaro Harris
Eo. B. “Hanns
Harris Bros
Bourd Jersey
Atlantic and
Virginia Avenues
Ons
Mendel’s
M. Mendel
Camden Safe Deposit & Trust Co
Federal Street
Camden
Mancone
Alexander C. Wood
Jamine Reeve
Joseph Slippinuot
Samuel H. Grey
Samuel H. Grey Witten
Dayton
Peter V. Voorhees
Seng Amin
William 8. Price
Joseph H.C .Will
J. Bradley Iai
Sixth and Market Sts
Safe Deposit
Atlantic Safe Deposit and Trust CO
N.eb. Cor
Atlantic
New York
Atlantic- Cirry
Siow Works
May's Landiz
Opfine Sales
Exhilit
Atte Peasil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!